How to pronounce intrudes
Say it like in-TROODZ. Intrudes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROODZ).
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- in
- TROODZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrudes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TROODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of intrudes
American and British speakers say intrudes in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtrudz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtruːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TROODZ.
What does intrudes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of intrude How to pronounce intrude
Questions about saying intrudes
How do you pronounce intrudes?
Say in-TROODZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrudz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtruːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrudes?
Intrudes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROODZ). Broken into parts: in · TROODZ.
Do Americans and Brits say intrudes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtrudz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtruːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.